Worship Ministries Our worship is central to our life together. We are grateful for all who serve during worship. Reading, ushering, and acolyting are just a few ways you can serve. See below for all our worship ministries. Please contact the church office to learn more Altar Guild The Altar Guild completes important behind-the-scenes tasks in preparation for worship services. Setting up the altar, laundering linens, maintaining vestments, and ensuring the items needed for worship are in good condition are some of the Altar Guild's roles Crucifers & Acolytes Carrying the processional cross as a crucifer and assisting at Communion are two key roles of Trinity's crucifers. Other acolytes carry candles during processions. This is a ministry good for young and old alike. Ushers The "first face" of the parish, our Ushers greet people arriving for worship, distribute service leaflets, collect the offering, and provide general assistance on Sunday mornings. Lectors Lectors read the Old and New Testament lessons on Sunday mornings and have an opportunity to spend time with the readings before Sunday as they prepare. Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) Reading the prayers and assisting the priest in preparing for and distributing Communion are richly rewarding ways to share your gifts during worship. Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEVs) When the earliest disciples gathered to break bread together, as instructed by our Lord, they took a portion home so sickly or elderly family members could share in the Feast. Today, Lay Eucharistic Visitors share the Body of Christ with parish members who are unable to attend Sunday worship. We are sent out as an extension of the altar rail, administering the elements and emphasizing the reality that Trinity is a body of believers united by their faith in Jesus Christ.

Trinity Episcopal Preschool (TEPs) A member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools, our preschool serves children ages 2 years 6 months to 5 years old year-round. The weekly program includes music, exploring our world, art expressions, reading readiness activities, Chapel story time, constructive play time inside and out plus fellowship. Unique features include letting children be children. Children are encouraged to cooperate with other as well as increase their own sense of independence and strength. We foster a Christian emphasis on social values and open children's minds to the wonder of creation and all God's gifts who inhabit the earth. Chapel is held every Wednesday.Please click the link below to connect to the Preschool Website to learn more. Preschool Website Trinity Episcopal Preschool History Trinity Preschool began as a nursery school in 1950 with the affectionate name of TENS. Virginia Jennings was the founder and first director. In 1951 Floris Crosthwaite became the director, and it was she who purchased all the nursery school’s equipment. By 1955 the school was under the care of Ms. Crosthwaite’s daughter, Floris Ethel, who maintained the school’s tradition until her mother’s return in 1957. Ms. Crosthwaite guided the program for fifteen more years. In 1972 untill June 2017, Beverly Gaston served as the director. Ms. Gaston had the distinction of being the longest serving director of an Episcopal school in Los Angeles Diocese. Currently, Trina Hohenshelt serves at the preschool director. The preschool is licensed under the laws of the state of California with the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles' Commission of Schools serving as oversight.

Who We Are ALL are welcome here. Whoever you are and wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here. Trinity is a warm and welcoming community renowned for its music, beauty, and joyful worship in Redlands, CA. It has been has been designated as one of Redlands Historical Society's Heritage Buildings. The congregation began as a mission church in 1886 with her first service held near Hinckley Ranch on Mission Road. A year later, Redlands city planners Judson and Brown, donated a lot on the corner of what is now Center and Home Place, and a permanent building was erected with the name "Trinity" to reflect the union of the three localities of the area "in one ecclesiastical charge to the glory of the Triune God." Trinity is one of 147 congrega tions in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles , a diocese of the Episcopal Church , the United States province of the Anglican Communion . Mission & Values The Episcopal Church Clergy & Staff Lay Leadership History Contact & Directions

Spiritual Care The heart of any parish community is its prayer life. The clergy of Trinity aim to support the prayer lives of our parishioners by offering solid Sunday worship experiences, healing prayers, pastoral care, support groups, practical study in prayer and scripture, and the example and encouragement of leaders who pray. Your clergy and other parish leaders are always available to speak with you about your spiritual life. Wednesday Healing Service All are invited to join us on Wednesdays at 11:00 am bringing all that troubles and pains you for healing prayer and the laying on of hands. God loves you and God’s healing power promises to make you whole. Prayers are offered by ordained and lay ministers at all Services. The laying on of hands is a sacrament in our Anglican tradition that was present in the first prayer book of 1549. The laying on of hands is an outward sign of the internal reality of God’s grace and desire to make us whole. Morning & Evening Prayer Daily prayer helps us to mark the times of the day and to express the traditions of the praying community that is traditional in Judaism and in Christianity. Both Morning and Evening prayer services include prayers, a selection from the Psalter, readings from the Holy Scriptures, one or more canticles, and the Lord's Prayer. Forms for Morning and Evening Prayer include an optional confession of sin. All are invited to join together (via Zoom) for Morning and Evening prayer. To learn more click HERE . Centering Prayer Centering prayer is a silent form of prayer, beyond word and thoughts. All are welcome, instruction provided. If you have questions please contact the parish office for leader, Ellen Camarillo's phone number. Centering Prayer is held on Mondays at 6:00 pm in the Church. Intercessory Prayer This prayer group prays for those who use the prayer request cards found in the pews of the church. Many people have volunteered to pray daily for three weeks for each request. We also pray for healing, guidance, and safety in travel for those on the Sunday Prayers of the People list received through the church office. We also praise the Lord and give thanks for answered prayers and blessings. There are no meeting, no dues, and no requirements; just a willingness to pray daily. Would you like to pray with us? All members are confidential and receive updated prayer lists weekly. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact the parish office. Benedictines The Benedictines is a group of people interested in studying and being guided by the teachings of St. Benedict, a Christian monk, writer and theologian in about 500 AD. He established monastic communities and wrote the Rule of Saint Benedict which describes how the monks should live. He emphasizes balance, moderation and reasonableness in our lives. The Rule was used by most religious communities in the middle ages. Some consider Saint Benedict to be the founder of Western Christian monasticism . We meet the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 PM in the Church library. We start with a potluck dinner at which we share and get to know and support each other. It is then followed by studying of the Rule. We close the meeting with Compline.

St. Jerome's Library Maintained and curated by our librarians Roger Baty and Doug Macomber, the mission of St. Jerome's Library is to provide resource material for the ministries of Trinity Episcopal Church. The library is a wonderful place for quiet reading, study, meetings, and fellowship. Library Catalog

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Trinity Camp & Mini Trinity Camp 2027 Camp Dates June 13-19, 2027 Trinity Camp Click HERE to learn more. Mini Trinity Camp Click HERE to learn more.

Our History The History of Trinity Episcopal Church Trinity welcomes you today to church that has been designated as one of Redlands Historical Society's Heritage Buildings. The congregation began as a mission church in 1886 with the Church's first service held near Hinckley Ranch on Mission Road. A year later, Redlands city planners Judson and Brown, donated a lot on the corner of what is now Center and Home Place, and a permanent building was erected with the name "Trinity" to reflect the union of the three localities of the area "in one ecclesiastical charge to the glory of the Triune God." As the center of Redlands moved from Center and Home Place to Cajon Street and Olive Avenue, Trinity also moved, taking a place on "church corners" adjoining the Congregationalists, Baptists, and Methodists in 1895. By 1904, having outgrown their original building, Trinity moved for the last time. The present building, on the corner of Fourth and Fern, was made possible by a gift from Mrs. Albert Burrage as a memorial to her mother-in-law, Mrs. Aurelia Burrage. It was built mostly in the English tradition out of cut stone from the Taylor Brick Company of Redlands, and designed by the renowned architect, Daniel F. Willard of Riverside. Its most notable interior feature is the stain glass windows. The East "Ascension" window (1893) was moved from the original old church. Both it and the West "Te Deum" (1931) window were crafted in Munich Germany. The smaller windows along the North and South sides of the sanctuary are dedicated to many Redlands notables from the years of 1925 to 1943. In 1957, the St. Mary's Chapel was completed and is home to three windows designed by the Judson Studios. Parish members continue to honor their loved ones with new pieces that are tucked elsewhere within the church proper. Upholding a reputation for fine music, Trinity houses an organ that has essentially been totally rebuilt. Trinity's pipe organ was built in Redlands by Steuart Goodwin and Company Opus 4 in 1976. The church's original 1904 Austin organ provided some of the parts, along with the 1854 Jardine organ that had been moved from Rome, New York, for the original church. The painted pipes that face the congregation are merely decorative. The actual working pipes are housed in a chamber behind the organ itself. We invite you to enjoy our many liturgical offerings throughout the church year which represent our rich Episcopal traditions.

Music Ministry Trinity has a distinguished history of excellent music. Under the leadership of Jeff Rickard, Trinity is blessed with rich music programs including its esteemed choir . The music that is heard at Trinity Episcopal Church is drawn from the vast repertoire of traditional choral and organ music. St. Dunstan's Choir Director - Jeffrey H. Rickard St. Dunstan's Choir is the adult choral ensemble to the parish. Singing weekly at the 10:00 AM Sunday Eucharist, this choir continues to distinguish itself as extraordinary leaders at worship and song from the Fall start-up in September through Summer Sundays in July. Practices are Thursday evenings from 7:30 PM to 9:00 p.m. in the Music Conclave upstairs of the Parish Hall. All are welcome! St. Cecilia's Choir St. Cecilia's Choir is the children's choral ensemble to the parish, singing every other week at the 10:00 AM Sunday Eucharist. Currently the choir is not meeting but hopes to restart again soon. The choir is also looking for a piano accompanist. Trinity Ringers Currently the Trinity Ringers are looking for a new director.